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Citizens overseeing bond work
What's the role of the citizens' oversight committee? At the bond oversight committee meeting on Monday, the group for the voter-approved Measure G projects will have a chance to review just that under Proposition 39. The 6 p.m. session will take place in the Ripon High library, 301 N. Acacia Ave. It is the next step toward starting construction for permanent classrooms at Weston and Colony Oak elementary schools. Don Gatti and Lori Adams were ...
3rd GRADE DICTIONARIES
Literacy in the world is a main concern of the international Rotary Club. It was in the forefront Wednesday when Ripon Rotarians gathered in teams to personally hand out new dictionaries to the third graders in the community. Members of the Ripon service club signed up to take part in the classroom presentations on Wednesday beginning at Colony Oak Elementary and on to Weston, Ripon Elementary, Parkview and Ripona – finishing at Ripon Christian Elementary ...
Enrollment trend isn’t encouraging for RUSD leaders
Declining enrollment has been an issue at Ripon Unified. While the numbers are still down, district officials were somewhat pleased recently to hear of the slight increase of the past month. According to the sixth month attendance report, enrollment was up 14 students from the previous month. However, the overall numbers weren't as encouraging. RUSD was down 72 students compared to last year's figures at this time, reported the Director of Curriculum and Categorical Programs ...
RC staging first Trivia Challenge
The first of its kind Trivia Challenge is planned for Saturday night to raise funds for Ripon Christian High School's annual trek to the nation's capital in April. The school's Close up Club is sponsoring the contest.
FASHION SHOW MARCH 16
Special evening gown fitting for Ripon High seniors were the order of the day Sunday at Marissa's Closet in the center of downtown in preparation for the March 16 Sober Graduation Fashion Show. It was billed as a "dress party" for the 17 and 18-year-old girls.
Blossom Express bus service starts rolling next week
The Blossom Express bus service will officially make its debut next week. The 35-foot, environmentally-friendly transit – the bus uses compressed natural gas – will begin operating this Tuesday at several places along or near Main Street, Ripon, to the Save Mart shopping center east of Highway 99. According to the City of Ripon website (see: www.cityofripon.org), the Blossom Express is scheduled to run on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Thursday ...
This JROTC drill is the real deal
Trophies and plaques line the walls of three classrooms along this back stretch of Ripon High School.
Chlorine leak forces RHS to move students
A chlorine leak at the Ripon High pool on Monday morning forced administrators to close down two classrooms and cancel all water activities.
Ripon Soroptimists plan golf tournament May 6
The Ripon Soroptimists' 15th annual golf tournament takes place Monday, May 6, at the Spring Creek Country Club.
Almond brittle just part of the fun
Tucked among the various Almond Blossom Festival booths is one that's locally owned and operated.
SSJID may soon replace PG&E for Ripon power
Ripon residents who pay higher electrical rates than their neighbors who switched to Modesto Irrigation District may soon have their bills slashed by 15 percent.
RDA successor agency considering budget, debt
A morning meeting for the City of Ripon's oversight board to the successor agency of the Redevelopment Agency is scheduled for Monday.
NEW RIPON ROYALTY
Anna Fassler's boyfriend couldn't make it to the Almond Blossom Queen coronation ceremony Thursday night.
Recalling bygone almond festivals
Betty McBrian recalls the rich history of the Ripon Almond Blossom Festival when the entire celebration from the parade to the carnival took place in the city's core with kids being able to ride their bikes to the community center festivities.
Ripon spending $282K for shelter & refuel station
Within the next three months, the City of Ripon is expected to begin construction on the compressed natural gas and bus shelter project.
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Hobbs makes pitch for federal funds for stadium project
Stephanie Hobbs spent last week lobbying in Washington, D.C., trying to secure federal funds to help with the Ripon High athletic field's $2.8 million renovation.
Day of Prayer event at 1st Christian Reformed
The Ripon Community National Day of Prayer Event takes place on Thursday, May 2, at 7 p.m., at First Christian Reformed Church located at 305 Boesch Drive, Ripon.
New Life Singers at Immanuel Christian Reformed Sunday
The New Life Singers will be leading worship at the 6 p.m. service on Sunday, May 5, at Immanuel Christian Reformed Church.
Zuber pushes for posting council packet
The agenda of a Ripon City Council meeting is often made up of the consent calendar, ordinances, resolutions, and discussion items. Councilman Leo Zuber had concerns about that format. Specifically, he inquired at a workshop held last Tuesday on what determines a consent calendar item. "Half the agenda is on the consent calendar and is taken (for approval) in one vote," Zuber said. "The public does not know what just happened." According to Deputy City ...
3 more outlets on way to Manteca by Black Friday
Three more outlet stores have inked deals to locate in The Promenade Shops at Orchard Valley. Manteca Councilman Vince Hernandez confirmed that Craig Realty working with center developers has secured three retailers, that are in the process of preparing to open stores in Manteca before Black Friday. Developer Poag & McEwen has submitted plans to the city to convert at least one of the spaces for the three stores. Hernandez noted the first of the ...
30,000 expected for Memorial event
Upward of 30,000 people are expected to converge on Woodward Park in Manteca on May 26 for what military leaders have described as "the biggest Memorial Day Weekend commemoration on the West Coast." The salute to those who have fallen that also serves as a way of thanking those still living who have served America costs nearly $60,000 to stage. The biggest fundraiser is the raffling of two 2013 four-door Ford Fiesta sedans being donated ...
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